For over 12 years, Scott F Bocchio has served as a criminal defense attorney serving Auburndale, MA and the nearby cities. With over 25 years of overall experience throughout our law firm, Your Legal Rights Advocates are the leading criminal attorneys in Auburndale, MA. If you have been caught for Drug Crimes, DUI/OUI, Misdemeanors, and Felonies we can defend you. Our attorneys have vast legal experience in all drug possession-related trials, helping you know your rights and defend them. If you have been jailed for one of these criminal offenses, call or email our office asap. Our defense team will speak with you, notify you of your protection under the law, and put together a strong legal plan. Our group of dedicated criminal attorneys believes you deserve all the safeguards the law allows you. We will work to protect your rights at all times. Our lawyers are tried and tested in Massachusetts criminal law. Not only are we extremely knowledgeable, we are serious about our clients. We will aggressively defend you at every step of the criminal proceedings.
Our attorneys are well-versed in Massachusetts criminal law.
When there are very distinct and exacting laws regarding criminal arrests in Auburndale, MA, it is highly recommended you hire an lawyer who’s practiced in the region for a great deal of time, knowing the details of your city and state’s laws. Our law firm will examine your circumstances and devise a comprehensive defense plan of action. Criminal proceedings can be complex. We’ll see that you realize what is developing and how we are defending your specific case. We will give you confidence knowing we are defending you.
Arrested for DUI/OUI in Auburndale, MA?
Massachusetts’ General Law Part I Title XIV states: Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a motor vehicle with a percentage, by weight, of alcohol in their blood eight one-hundredths or greater, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or of marijuana, narcotic drugs, depressants or stimulant substances, all as defined in section one of chapter ninety-four C, or the vapors of glue shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years, or both such fine and imprisonment. So, if you operate a motor vehicle on a public street or highway, while under the influence of intoxicating liquors or other substances and/or have a BAC of .08 or higher, you are in violation of the statute. The punishment you could face if convicted is up to two and half years in jail and/or a fine anywhere from $500.00-$5,000.00.
Do you need a B&E or Home Invasion lawyer near you?
In Massachusetts, Breaking and Entering and/or Burglary arrests can lead to serious felony charges. If you’ve been arrested for entering a dwelling, Breaking and Entering is charged as “Home Invasion”, if convicted you could be sentenced with a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison. A lawyer’s experience and reputation are the best response to such serious charges. Contact Scott F. Bocchio at (855) 254-7841.
Arrested, charged, or are being investigated for a drug crime in Auburndale, MA, MA?
Massachusetts’ law prohibits an individual from knowingly or intentionally possessing any controlled substance without a valid prescription. Up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine is the penalty for these crimes in Massachusetts. The fines and amount you spend to defend yourself can vary depending on the substance itself and the amount found on your person. To be found guilty of possession, you must:
You must possess and be knowledgeable of the heroin.
In Massachusetts, marijuana is now legal if you are 21 or older. However, you cannot use marijuana in any form in public or on federal land. The limits are; 10oz at your home, 1oz on your person. Driving while under the influence of marijuana is also illegal, similar to alcohol. Note, you can still be criminally charged for possessing more than 1oz of marijuana on your person. Penalties can be up to one year of jail/prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000. Also note that employers, local governments, and even landlords can impose additional rules or laws regarding marijuana usage. It is best to check these rules when starting a new job, moving into a new living space, or town to make sure you are not in violation of these policies.
An assault that is alleged to have occurred between persons who have a domestic relationship is considered domestic violence .
If you’ve been stopped and arrested for heroin possession, you can face criminal charges even if you’re not in possession of the heroin. Just knowing heroin is present can lead to a criminal sentence of up to one year of incarceration and/or up to a $1000.00 fine. Heroin possession carries a criminal sentence of up to two years incarceration and a fine up to $2,000. Additional convictions can result in convictions resulting in up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.00
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Lawyer Auburndale, MA
If you have a domestic relationship with someone and an assault occurs, you can be charged with domestic violence. This charge is pursued vigorously by prosecutors, often despite the wishes of a complaining witness. Your right to own a firearm and your immigration status (if you are not a United States citizen) can be at risk as well as criminal convictions from misdemeanors to felonies. Our firm’s 25 years of criminal defense, including assault and domestic violence, can give you the confidence you need to face these charges confidently.
Criminal Defense of Armed Robbery
Massachusetts General Law Part IV Title I Chapter 265 section 17, regarding armed robbery states; Whoever, being armed with a dangerous weapon, assaults another and robs, steals or takes from his person, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. The punishment is more severe if, during the robbery, the assailant dons a mask or anything that causes facial distortion. Certain firearms used during a robbery can increase the criminal penalties for armed robbery convictions. Chapter 265 section 19(b) of state law defines unarmed robbery by stating; Whoever, not being armed with a dangerous weapon, by force and violence, or by assault and putting in fear, robs, steals, or takes from the person of another, or from his immediate control, money or other property which may be the subject of larceny, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life or for any term of years. Robbing a convenience store while wearing a mask and pointing a shotgun at the cashier (ex. armed robbery) is more serious than snatching a woman’s purse while walking down the street (ex. unarmed robbery). Armed or unarmed robbery, both carry severe penalties.
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